Two Different Graft Harvesting Techniques Applied in Localized Gingival Recessions

Clinical Comparison of Two Different Graft Harvesting Techniques Applied in Localized Gingival Recessions

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the root coverage rate of the gingival unit-shaped connective tissue graft, obtained by intraoral de-epithelization, with the traditional de-epithelialized free gingival graft in localized recessions of anterior and premolar teeth. In addition, it is aimed to compare the postoperative gingival thickness between the two techniques. The secondary aim is to search the effects of both techniques on periodontal parameters and to evaluate patient-centered outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class 1 and 2 patients,healthy patients
2. Nonsmokers
3. Periodontally healthy patients
4. Localized gingival recessions (Miller I, II, and Cairo I recessions with a depth of recession of at least 2 mm) in anterior and premolar teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Medically compromised patients, especially uncontrolled diabetes
2. Pregnancy, lactation, or suspicion of pregnancy,
3. Poor oral hygiene
4. Recessions associated with caries or restoration